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From the Desk of Zoe Washington
A smart, necessary, and hopeful middle grade debut that expertly balances a gentle, heartwarming tone with searing insight into systemic racism. Hand to readers who enjoyed Lisa Ramee’s A Good Kind of Trouble or Kekla Magoon’s The Season of Styx Malone.
A Home for Goddesses and Dogs
Connor (Waiting for Normal, The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle) has an innate ability to broach difficult subjects with gentleness, and the myriad strong female characters will be embraced by readers seeking heroines to cheer for.
Beginners Welcome
Give to readers who enjoyed the gentle magic of Anna Meriano’s “Love Sugar Magic” series or the quirky community of Leslie Connor’s Waiting for Normal. For imaginative kids who appreciate a realistic problem novel with a happy ending and a touch of magic.
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Stoop Sale Treasure
A good fit for larger collections. Put this book in the hands of kids who enjoy series like Annie Barrows’s “Ivy and Bean” or Megan McDonald’s “Judy Moody.”
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Here in the Real World
Perfect for fans of Pennypacker’s earlier novels Summer of the Gypsy Moths and Pax. Recommended for purchase in most libraries.
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Be Not Far from Me
This captivating, fast-paced novel is Hatchet for an older crowd. Highly recommended where adventure and survival fiction are popular.
The Cool Bean
This is a gentle, sweet story of how generosity and kindness are the true qualities to champion, and offers a great example for young readers and an important reminder for older readers. A strong addition to any collection.
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The Moon Keeper
A wonderfully whimsical story that would have benefited from additional explanation of moon phases, but one that should still appeal to little fans of other lunar titles such as Jami Gigot’s Mae and the Moon or Eric Carle’s classic Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.
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Home Games
A moving coming-of-age story that will bring hope to those going through times of transition.